The presidential and vice presidential debates have drawn millions of viewers, but they’re not the only debates going on right now — here are five other interesting moments from congressional debates this year.... Continue reading →

With the first presidential debate and vice presidential debate now behind us, who are the biggest winners and losers of the 2012 debate season so far? From Big Bird and Jim Lehrer to Paul Ryan's bicep and Joe Biden's laugh, here's an entirely non-scientific look at the top 10 wins and losses from the past two debates. ... Continue reading →

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching - no doubt bringing with it the potential for lots of family arguments - look to the presidential debates for some examples of how to best your opponent.... Continue reading →

There was a lot of talk about the body language of the presidential candidates after the first debate in Denver. As it turns out, you can turn on the debate Tuesday night, mute the TV and blare Metallica -- and still learn a lot about President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney.... Continue reading →

Town-hall forums allow a few undecided voters the chance to ask presidential candidates their own question. If you were lucky enough to be picked, here are some tips for asking a good one.... Continue reading →

The 2012 vice presidential debate including heated discussions about Detroit's automakers, Barack Obama's stimulus plan and what would happen if tax cuts for the super wealthy were let to expire. Here are fact checks on statements Joe Biden and Paul Ryan made on those topics during the debate. ... Continue reading →

As the most-mentioned year of the vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan seemed determined to highlight the differences between the two campaigns' plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in — you guessed it — the year 2014. ... Continue reading →

In a spirited debate that laid out stark choices, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan teed up pointed arguments on the economy, social policy and America's place in the world that President Barack Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney now will drive forward into the campaign's final stretch.... Continue reading →

Vice President Joe Biden used the word "malarkey" to refer to claims by Rep. Paul Ryan at the vice presidential debate Thursday. Mostly used in North America, the word has a rich tradition.... Continue reading →